hołd

See also: hold and Hold

Polish

Etymology

Borrowed from Old Czech hold, from Middle High German hulde, from Old High German huldi, from Proto-West Germanic *hulþī.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /xɔwt/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔwt
  • Syllabification: hołd

Noun

hołd m inan

  1. homage (demonstration of respect)
  2. (feudalism, historical) homage (formal oath of a vassal to his or her lord)
    Synonyms: hołd lenny, homagium, hominium
  3. (feudalism, historical) tribute (act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration to a stronger ruler)

Declension

Derived terms

noun
verb

Further reading

  • hołd in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • hołd in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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